As the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) continues to bolster its human resources to enhance operational readiness, a new cohort of enthusiastic soldiers has been added to the Force.
The new soldiers received their formal welcome and rites of passage during the closing ceremony of the Basic Recruit Course 2025-02, which was held at Base Camp Seweyo, Linden Soesdyke Highway.
The 12-week intensive course, which commenced on September 9, 2025, saw the recruits being trained rigorously in core military areas, including but not limited to Skill-at-Arms, Marksmanship, First Aid, and Physical Fitness. The course’s primary objective was to produce soldiers who are physically fit, obedient, loyal, and proficient in infantry skills.
Commanding Officer of the Training Corps, Lieutenant Colonel Drumson Mc Caulay, during a brief keynote address, charged the new servicemen to uphold the Values and Standards of the GDF, emphasising Duty, Discipline, Identity, Integrity, Loyalty, and Respect for Law, Respect for Others, and Correct Social Conduct.
Notably, several of the new soldiers demonstrated exceptional performances throughout the course and were rewarded with prizes. Recruit Hedwig Johnson achieved the Best Graduating Student award, whilst his colleague, Recruit Naresh Baptist, acquired the Runner-up Student award. Recruits Othniel Andres, Nissam George, Edgar Xaviar, and Naresh Baptiste attained the prizes for Best Military Knowledge, Best Drill, Best Shot, and Best Fitness, respectively.
Chief of Defence Staff Brigadier Omar Khan, MSS, Officers, and Ranks extend best wishes to the new soldier as they begin their careers in military service.
